youth department results

Moving out of a pandemic mindset and re-establishing our youth programs in the community, it was a blessing to resume studio classes, see beautiful faces, laugh together, and have fellowship. We hired essential staff to expand these programs and increase the depth of relationships.

Thirty-four girls (ages 5-18) participated in Creative Arts classes. They developed artistic voice and confidence through choreography, leadership skills, peer support and relationships with a mentor.

GIRLS IN CREATIVE ARTS CLASSES 2014-2022

Expect-to-See Like-to-See Love-to-See

As shown, BJM has achieved a steady increase in annual impact since 2014 when the program began.

Creative Arts Goals & Vision

At a minimum (shown in blue), BJM expects to see girls participate in weekly creative arts classes and a showcase/recital. Staff observed three girls at this level this year. Having reached that level, BJM would further like to see (shown in red) girls engage for consecutive seasons, developing a sense of timeliness and preparedness, taking on leadership characteristics, and assisting teachers. This was achieved by 17 girls in 2022. At best, BJM would love to see (shown in green) the girls step into leadership roles in their communities and cultivate their artistic voices.

In 2022, fourteen girls reached “love to see.” They served as assistants or became lead teachers, having cultivated an artistic voice in praise and worship. They benefited from a consistent transformational relationship with their coach or mentor and used their creative expression to convey their spiritual truth effectively.